Building theory from empirical cases on scaling
We have invited the distinguished IS researchers Chris Westrup, Niall Hayes and Geoff Walsham to theorize over three empirical HISP cases on scaling. In this workshop we will discuss these cases and the challenges and opportunities going from empirical cases to theory.
Program
8th September in the HISP lab
9.30 - 10 am: Introduction to the workshop
10 - 12: Case 1: Punjab Scaling
· Introduction and theorisation thoughts: Geoff
· Theorisation ideas from the case writing team
· Comments/alternatives/ideas from others including guests
· Further discussion.
Lunch 12-1.30
1.30-3.30 Case 2: Sierra Leone
· Introduction and theorisation thoughts: Niall
· Theorisation ideas from the case writing team
· Comments/alternatives/ideas from others including guests
· Further discussion.
4-4.45 Panel: Challenges faced by Phd students in theorization
Edem, Chipo, Hanne, Lars, Jo
Moderated by Kristin
7 pm Social event: dinner at Trattoria Popolare
9th September
9.30 - 11.30: Case 3: DHIS Tracker Scaling
· Introduction and theorisation thoughts: Chris
· Theorisation ideas from the case writing team
· Comments/alternatives/ideas from others including guests
· Further discussion.
Lunch 11.30 - 1 pm
1-2 pm Panel: Generalizing theoretical insights developed to other contexts
Panelists: Jorn, Ole, Geoff, Margunn
Moderator: Chris
2.30-3.30
Workshop conclusions and next steps
Discussion
Moderator - Kristin
Cases
The workshop is based on three case description (access is restricted for now).